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Re: I think I"m ready...

I'm doing it. I didn't pump at all during or after work yesterday. I woke up pretty engorged, but Rose was able to drain everything this morning and I have no plugged ducts.

Now should I pump a little before bed so I don't wake up so engorged, or just continue not to pump. I'm fine with the idea of Rose not getting breastmilk when Im gone, I just don't want to wake up like I did this morning.

Re: I think I"m ready...

Originally Posted by @llli*mommy2lilah

I think you might be ok if you just don't pump at all, or only a little bit to relieve engorgement.

This is what I was going to suggest too... don't pump, if you can avoid it, or just pump a little off the top, enough to relieve engorgement and to avoid clogged ducts. That way your body will stop getting the message to produce milk during that time.

I know how you feel... although pumping was a PITA for me, I was STILL kinda sad about quitting, mostly because it was another sign that my baby was growing up and didn't need my milk during the day anymore. However, once I was finally done pumping, it was so AWESOME! To have the convenience of just nursing when we're together and not worry about pumping, and washing pump parts, and storing milk and all that was so freeing. Although soon I will get my chance to start the pumping madness all over again!!!

IRL all my friends call me Buff, Wife to CB since 10/11/2003

Mom to DD - "MJ" born 9/2007 @ 8lbs 10oz, 21.5" She's 6 years old!
My journey nursing MJ started HERE, but we got through it and she breastfed 19.5 months, self-weaned on 5/17/09

Re: I think I"m ready...

Originally Posted by @llli*buff24

This is what I was going to suggest too... don't pump, if you can avoid it, or just pump a little off the top, enough to relieve engorgement and to avoid clogged ducts. That way your body will stop getting the message to produce milk during that time.

I know how you feel... although pumping was a PITA for me, I was STILL kinda sad about quitting, mostly because it was another sign that my baby was growing up and didn't need my milk during the day anymore. However, once I was finally done pumping, it was so AWESOME! To have the convenience of just nursing when we're together and not worry about pumping, and washing pump parts, and storing milk and all that was so freeing. Although soon I will get my chance to start the pumping madness all over again!!!

You sure will!

Rose didin't nurse as much as she usually does before I left for work yesterday, so I'll be sure to have her try and get a good session in. This will probably help the engorgement.

Re: I think I"m ready...

Rose didin't nurse as much as she usually does before I left for work yesterday, so I'll be sure to have her try and get a good session in. This will probably help the engorgement.

Yep, that should help... or as another thought... not sure if Rose STTN or not, but when you get home from work you could try to "dream feed" her, get her to nurse a little in her sleep to help with the engorgement. Although if she's a light sleeper you might not want to disturb her...

IRL all my friends call me Buff, Wife to CB since 10/11/2003

Mom to DD - "MJ" born 9/2007 @ 8lbs 10oz, 21.5" She's 6 years old!
My journey nursing MJ started HERE, but we got through it and she breastfed 19.5 months, self-weaned on 5/17/09